Question 1

Taking action to ensure the physical protection of a client who is imminently dangerous to himself is an example of the _____.

Accepted Answer

Duty of care refers to the obligation of a professional to take reasonable measures to protect a client from harm or injury. In the given scenario, taking action to ensure physical protection is an example of fulfilling the duty of care towards a client in imminent danger of harming himself. The other options, duty of confidentiality, duty to inform, and duty to report, do not apply in this specific scenario.

Question 2

Harvey is a licensed social worker.He has been providing service to Sally, his client, for several months during which she has displayed criminal tendencies.During a session with Sally, she admitted that she has planned to harm one of her acquaintances.Harvey reports this to the police and to the targeted person.This scenario illustrates the _____.

Accepted Answer

The duty to warn and protect requires the social worker to take appropriate action to protect the potential victim when the client poses a clear and imminent danger to themselves or others. In this scenario, Sally's admission of planning to harm someone is a clear indication of such a danger and Harvey is ethically and legally obligated to report this to the police and the potential victim. The duty to maintain confidentiality and respect privacy are important ethical standards but must be balanced with the social worker's duty to protect the public and prevent harm.

Question 3

Which of the following should be considered while exploring the means of social work?

Accepted Answer

C

Question 4

A social worker's obligation to inform government authorities of suspected child abuse or neglect falls under the legal ______.

Accepted Answer

A social worker's obligation to inform government authorities of suspected child abuse or neglect falls under the legal duty to report, which is a requirement under various state and federal laws. This duty mandates that professionals report suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities, such as child protective services, to ensure the safety and well-being of the child.

Question 5

Strom-Gottfried found that one of the most common ethical violations committed by social workers involved sexual activity.

Accepted Answer

Strom-Gottfried conducted research that found sexual activity to be one of the most common ethical violations committed by social workers.

Question 6

According to Reamer's seven-step process for ethical problem solving, the first step is to:

Accepted Answer

The first step in Reamer's seven-step process for ethical problem solving is to identify the ethical issues, including the social work values and duties that conflict. This step is crucial for understanding the ethical dilemma at hand and what values and principles may need to be weighed against each other. Without this step, it may be difficult to move forward in the problem-solving process.

Question 7

The principle of _____ suggests that people generally have a fundamental right to liberty, freedom, and self-determination.

Accepted Answer

The principle of autonomy suggests that people generally have a fundamental right to liberty, freedom, and self-determination. Nonmaleficence refers to the principle of doing no harm, justice refers to fairness and equality in the distribution of resources and benefits, and beneficence refers to the duty to do good and act in the best interest of the patient.

Question 8

Social workers are provided immunity from legal action.

Accepted Answer

Social workers are not provided immunity from legal action. They can be held liable for their actions if they act negligently or violate ethical standards. However, in some circumstances, they may have qualified immunity if they are making decisions in good faith based on their training and expertise.

Question 9

According to a seven-level hierarchical Ethical Principles Screen as proposed by Dolgoff et al.(2012), which of the following ethical principles is ranked first?

Accepted Answer

The first ethical principle ranked by Dolgoff et al. (2012) is the protection of human life. This principle takes priority over other ethical considerations and emphasizes the importance of preventing harm to individuals.

Question 10

A social worker who withholds information about a child from the child's parents cannot be charged with violation of rights.

Accepted Answer

Withholding information about a child from the child's parents can be a violation of the parents' rights and can lead to legal consequences for the social worker. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and state laws protect parents' access to information about their children and require that schools and agencies obtain written consent from parents before sharing information. The only exceptions are situations where there is a risk of harm to the child or someone else, or situations where the child has the legal right to access their own information (such as in cases of emancipation).

Question 11

Social workers engaged in child welfare work have more risk of being sued than workers in other social work settings.

Accepted Answer

Child welfare work involves highly emotional and complex situations, which may result in legal action against social workers. This risk is comparatively higher for child welfare workers than for those in other social work settings.

Question 12

_____ is a form of malpractice where a professional makes a mistake in the application of an acceptable practice.

Accepted Answer

Misfeasance is a type of malpractice where a professional performs an acceptable practice incorrectly or with negligence, resulting in harm to the recipient of the service. A is incorrect as ultimate attribution error refers to the tendency to overemphasize personal characteristics when explaining others' behavior. C is incorrect as nonfeasance refers to a failure to act when one has a duty to do so. D is incorrect as fundamental attribution error refers to the tendency to overemphasize dispositional or personality-based explanations for another's behavior, rather than considering situational factors.

Question 13

Malfeasance is a form of malpractice where:

Accepted Answer

Malfeasance specifically refers to intentional harmful behavior. The other choices (B, C, D) refer to mistakes, failure to meet standards, and negligence or carelessness, respectively.

Question 14

Professional record keeping relates to the duty to respect privacy obligations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Professional record keeping relates to the duty...

Question 15

The principle of _____ suggests that people have a right to equal treatment unless a disparity of power or capacity warrants differential treatment.

Accepted Answer

The principle of justice suggests that people should be treated equally unless there is a valid reason for differential treatment, such as a disparity of power or capacity. This idea is concerned with fairness and treating individuals equitably. Autonomy refers to the right to self-determination, beneficence is the principle of doing good, and nonmaleficence is the principle of avoiding harm. While these are all important ethical principles, they are not directly related to the concept of justice in the same way.

Question 16

In which of the following situations is a social worker subjected to litigation?

Accepted Answer

A social worker may be subjected to litigation if the anticipated outcome of the service provided does not occur as expected by the client or if the client experiences harm as a result of the service provided. This could include claims of negligence, malpractice, or breach of confidentiality. The other options mentioned (A, C, and D) may also present ethical and legal dilemmas for social workers, but they may not always lead to litigation.

Question 17

The National Association of Social Workers (2008) identifies service as one of its core values for social work in the Preamble to its Code of Ethics.

Accepted Answer

The National Association of Social Workers (2008) does indeed identify service as one of its core values for social work in the Preamble to its Code of Ethics.

Question 18

_____ is a form of malpractice where a professional social worker fails to apply a standard, acceptable practice when the circumstances warrant such practice.

Accepted Answer

Nonfeasance is defined as a failure to act when action is necessary or required. In the context of social work, nonfeasance refers to a failure to provide services or to take appropriate action when the circumstances demand such action. This can result in harm to clients or a failure to meet professional standards of practice. Malfeasance (B) refers to an intentional act that is illegal or unethical, whereas a fundamental attribution error (A) and an ultimate attribution error (D) refer to cognitive biases in which individuals mistakenly attribute the behavior of others to internal, dispositional factors rather than to external situational factors.

Question 19

Malpractice involves poor or substandard professional service that results in harm.

Accepted Answer

Malpractice refers to a failure by a professional to exercise reasonable skill and care in providing their services, which leads to harm or injury to a patient, client or customer. It can occur in various fields such as medicine, law, accounting, and engineering.

Question 20

Holding time is a technique associated with attachment-based therapies.

Accepted Answer

Holding time is a technique used in attachment-based therapies, where the therapist provides physical comfort and emotional support to the client. This can help build a secure attachment between the client and therapist.

Quiz 5: Social Work Values and Ethical Decision Making